Nara Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Nara Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Main Dining Room MIKASA, one of 2 restaurants, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
127 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Facilities
Built in 1909
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairwells
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Main Dining Room MIKASA – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 4600 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of JPY 2100 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for JPY 2420.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for JPY 7000.0 per day
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 6 costs JPY 1050 (one-way)
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hotel Nara
Nara Hotel
Nara Hotel Nara
Nara Hotel Hotel
Nara Hotel Hotel Nara
Frequently asked questions
Does Nara Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nara Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Nara Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Nara Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Nara Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is JPY 2100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nara Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Nara Hotel and nearby?
Nara Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nara Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring French cuisine.
Does Nara Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Nara Hotel like?
Nara Hotel is in the heart of Nara, a short 7-minute walk from Nara Park and 6 minutes' walk from Sarusawa Pond Park.
Nara Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 January 2025
Yusuke
Yusuke, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
Luisa
Luisa, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 November 2024
Carmel
Carmel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Great time
Beautiful hotel in a great location to explore Nara and Nara Park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Both
Japanese and American style. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms were new and modern. Bed was comfortable. Overall great stay and we’d go back.
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
The beautiful Nara Hotel in beautiful Nara
The Nara Hotel far exceeded our expectations. The room was comfortable and spacious. The service was friendly and impeccable. The hotel itself is so interesting and beautiful. The setting couldn't be better. Nestled in a wooded area and yet walking distance to the many sights, restaurants, and natural wildlife (gentle deer all around).
Joseph
Joseph, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2024
Staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Historical hotel close to Nara Park
An awesome, historical hotel with very high ceilings, giving a bit collonial vibes. Bike rental is a great option they offer.
Krzysztof
Krzysztof, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Beautiful historic hotel with great service
Janice
Janice, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2024
Beautiful old historic hotel
Really nice overnight in this beautiful, historic old hotel, perfectly situated to walk up to the park and Todaiji the following day. Lovely dinner in the main dining room. We stayed in a Japanese-style room with a private Onsen tub. Enjoyed looking at all the old pictures. Loved our stay!
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2024
So far it's the best place (out of five) I've stayed in Japan on this trip. Hotel is very comfortable and inviting with interesting history. Rooms are well sized and well designed making out stay really pleasant.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 October 2024
The deer outside the door in the morning were super cool. Reminds us of Banff in Canada.
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 September 2024
Beautiful location and easy transportation but room service wasn’t great: you had to pay for water & staff were not very knowledgeable on the tourist attractions around them.
Narges
Narges, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
23 September 2024
The rooms here are very outdated. We had old green carpet and pink tile over the whole bathroom. Our TV was on the same wall as the beds, so you couldn't watch tv from the bed. We asked to move but they said they were full. Our one reprieve from our awful room (and with food we could tolerate) was the bar, but on the second night the whole bar was reserved so we couldn't sit there. The hotel reeks of faded glory. That being said, the service and the hotel area were great.
ryan
ryan, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Yumi
Yumi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
6 August 2024
Historical Hotel living in the past
The hotel has an amazing history and generally is very nice but dated and a bit tired. Our traditional Japanese room, which was semi below ground felt like we were in a dank basement.
For the price, I felt it was a bit much compared to other more modern, family friendly hotels in the Kyoto/Osaka/Nara area.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Makes the trip to Nara
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
21 July 2024
They only clean rooms and make beds 1/3 days. Dust everywhere.
Ravi
Ravi, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 July 2024
Good property in the area with good dine in restaurant.
Zheng
Zheng, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
This hotel is beyond my imagination. I had the Japanese style room and my goodness…how I wish I had more time here to enjoy this place. I would stay again! I loooooooove the vibe and ambience it has to offer.
Kohsue
Kohsue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Hotel was amazing. Staff was very welcoming
Yer
Yer, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
14 July 2024
Nice classic hotel
Nice Classic hotel with Good location
Henrich
Henrich, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
The hotel is full of historical relevance, and it was to stay at this elegant and historical hotel.
The rooms are roomy, clean, with toiletries and beverages provided.
We ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel - everything was delicious, and very fresh.
Hotel staff was great and nice; Shuttle service to/from Nara Station provided though I wish they told us that there's one, as we had to walk quite a ways to get to the hotel - we hopped on the wrong bus (should've taken a taxi); they have electric bike rentals and it was fun to go to Nara Park with the bikes.
I would recommend this hotel for those who's visiting Nara - staying at this old historical hotel is an experience in itself.
jass
jass, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
10 July 2024
Old charm property with very good service. Rooms are dark and run down. Carpet wasn’t clean. Great breakfast service in main dining room